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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,019.02, 332,605.38 and 133,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,019.02, 332,605.38 and 133,588 is: 184,350.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,019.02 : 332,605.38 = 133,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,019.02/332,605.38 = 133,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,019.02x = 332,605.38 × 133,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,019.02x = 44,432,087,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,432,087,503.44/241,019.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,350.96

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